Aston Martin Vantage & DB12 may go the hybrid route in future
The 2025 Aston Martin Vanquish made its world debut earlier this week. Gaydon has not solely introduced again the ‘Vanquish’ title tag – a model in itself, however has additionally retained the V12 engine.
Aston Martin has mentioned that the Vanquish will all the time be a pure-petrol GT. Nonetheless, it hasn’t dominated out plug-in hybrids for different sports activities vehicles just like the Vantage and DB12.
Talking with the media, Simon Newton, Director of Automobile Efficiency at Aston Martin, mentioned, “The V12 defines the automotive”. He added, “What we picked improves the recipe. We haven’t paid the load penalty. It’s a really analogue however extremely subtle expertise, and that’s what we needed.”
When requested about the potential for plug-in hybrid variations of the Vantage and DB12, Newton mentioned, “We’ve an open thoughts in all applied sciences proper now.”
Presently, each the Vantage and DB12 use an AMG-sourced 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine. The plug-in hybrid model of the identical engine is already in use in different AMG fashions.
Supply: Autocar
